Vancomycin

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27. Why should ciprofloxacin use be limited in pregnant women and children?
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it causes softness of teeth
it is associated with vasodilation and anaphylactic shock
it affects cartilage development
it disrupts normal flora; induces pseudomembranous colitis
it induces  aplastic anemia
it's toxic to kidneys
 
28. 
Vancomycin, a narrow spectrum antibiotic that targets bacterial cell wall. What's the mechanism of action ?
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prevents cross bridging ; binds to amino acid of the tetrapeptide chain
breaks down beta lactam ring
inhibits  precursors transport across the membrane
binds to PBP and prevents cross bridging
interferes with ala-ala bridge in Gram (+)ve  bacteria
inhibits mycolic acid synthesis 
 
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